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MOGADISHU — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced via its official page on platform (X) the launch of a specialized National Dialogue in Mogadishu, focusing on improving access to identity documentation for asylum seekers and refugees in Somalia. The three-day dialogue, running from August 19 to 21, 2025, seeks …

MOGADISHU — The Somali capital, Mogadishu, hosted an official ceremony to mark World Humanitarian Day on August 19, under the global campaign theme for this year, “A Wave of Hope.” The event was co-organized by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Somali Disaster …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations has raised the alarm over a severe shortfall in humanitarian funding for Somalia, warning that millions are at risk as crucial aid operations are being scaled back. According to the Shabelli Media Network, a new UN report reveals that only 17 percent of the $1.42 …

BOSASO — Armed soldiers from the regional security forces in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region have blockaded the main entrance of Bosaso General Hospital, protesting months of unpaid salaries, according to reports from local radio station Dalsan. The protest, which began on Saturday, has severely disrupted access for patients and families …

MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) the day before yesterday distributed 1,945 food baskets to the most needy families in Somalia, as part of its food security support project in the Federal Republic of Somalia. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the aid included …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued an urgent humanitarian appeal to the international community and donor partners for immediate and coordinated support. This plea comes as a severe humanitarian situation threatens the lives of millions in Somalia, driven by persistent drought, conflicts, and food insecurity. SoDMA …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has called for a comprehensive mobilization of relief efforts to address the repercussions of the drought in the northern region of Awdal. During a meeting held at its headquarters in Mogadishu, SoDMA’s Chairman, Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, urged religious scholars, businessmen, and …

MOGADISHU —  The Federal Republic of Somalia is actively expanding access to education for girls and women, viewing it as a critical element for building robust and inclusive communities. The Ministry of Education has affirmed its commitment to providing educational opportunities for all girls, aiming to dismantle barriers that have …

MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) distributed yesterday 690 food baskets to the most vulnerable families in Gebiley and Da’ar Buruq areas of the Maroodi Jeex region in the Federal Republic of Somalia, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This distribution is part of …

In a significant step towards reinforcing local solutions for crisis response, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) issued a concluding communique following the successful conclusion of the Country Humanitarian Forum hosted in Baidoa on August 6, 2025. The forum, which was convened under the theme “Driving Localized, Inclusive, and Resilient …